Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford: town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
About
Bedford is a town located in the county of Bedford in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,841 and a population density of 126 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,667 inhabitants.
The town was created 244 years ago in 1781.
Quick Facts about Bedford
| Population | 2,667 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Bedford County |
| Postal code | 24523 |
| Phone Area Codes | 540 |
| Area | 22.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0187,-78.5039 |
| Altitude | 1,004 feet / 306 meters |
| Capital city | Bedford is capital of Bedford County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1782 (244 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:33:50 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 118 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Bedford is located at 40°1'7"N 78°30'14"W (40.0186900, -78.5039100).
Bedford map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bedford
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bedford decreased by 6.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,841 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,824 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,808 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,789 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,775 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,747 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,735 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,716 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,696 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,678 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,667 | -0.41% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bedford
1Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
348 Friendship Rd, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146231677 | Website available
2Old Bedford Village
220 Sawblade Rd, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146231156 | Website available
3Fort Bedford Museum
110 Fort Bedford Dr, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146238891 | Website available
4National Museum of the American Coverlet
322 S Juliana St, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146231588 | Website available
5The Big Coffee Pot
714 W Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Website available
Where to Eat in Bedford
1Hoss's
4308 Business 220, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146232793 | Website available
2Denny's
4276 Business, US-220, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146237079 | Website available
3Burger King
8752 Lincoln Hwy, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146232559 | Website available
4Subway
145 Clark Bldg Rd, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146237044 | Website available
5LIFeSTYLE
108 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146232703 | Website available
Where to Stay in Bedford
1Omni Bedford Springs Resort
2138 Business, 220, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146238100 | Website available
2Hampton Inn Bedford
4235 Business, US-220, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146240101 | Website available
3Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bedford
4436 Business, US-220, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146233444 | Website available
4Quality Inn
4407 Business, US-220, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18146235188 | Website available
5Super 8 by Wyndham Bedford
4498 Business 220, Bedford, PA 15522, United States View details
Phone: +18143109393 | Website available
People born in Bedford (17)
People born in Bedford, including Soldier, lawyer and politician Abram Trigg, politician Edward James Gay, politician Bennett H. Henderson, .
More notable people
- David Hubbard (American politician (1792-1874)) he was born in 01/01/1792
- John Johns Trigg (Planter, soldier, politician (1748-1804)) he was born in 01/01/1748
- John W. Leftwich (American politician (1826-1870)) he was born in 07/09/1826
- Carol M. Swain (political scientist) she was born in 07/03/1954
- Richard Urquhart Goode (American geographer) he was born in 08/12/1858
- Ted Wingfield (American baseball player) he was born in 07/08/1899
- Vivian Louise Aunspaugh (American painter (1869-1960)) she was born in 14/08/1869
- Lawrence Chambers (American naval officer) he was born in 10/06/1929
- Andrew Chambers (United States Army general) he was born in 30/06/1931
- Ernest L. Secrest (American serviceman in the US Navy Seabees during WWII) he was born in 04/02/1905
- William Davis Hooper (American classical philologist (1868-1945)) he was born in 13/08/1868
- Lawson A. Scruggs (American physician and pharmacist) he was born in 15/01/1857
- Pete Johnson (American football halfback born 1937) he was born in 09/08/1937
- Claude Wayne Secrest (American writer) he was born in 25/06/1917
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bedford, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215284 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Johnstown (PA) | 15904 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bedford, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Bedford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Post Office | Bedford (PA) | 15522 |
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- Bedford, New York town in Westchester County, New York, United States with a population of 17,450 people.
- Bedford, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,053 people.
- Bedford, Indiana town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States with a population of 13,233 people.
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- Bedford, Tennessee town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 5,948 people.
- Bedford, Iowa town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,380 people.
- Bedford, Ohio human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,277 people.
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- Bedford, Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 555 people.
Other cities in Bedford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bedford County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Point | 3,582 | Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Centerville | 3,133 | Human settlement in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Marysville | 2,553 | Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Napier | 2,109 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Hartley | 1,805 | Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania |
| Everett | 1,717 | Borough of Pennsylvania, USA |
| King | 1,181 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Palo Alto | 975 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hyndman | 854 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Saxton | 679 | Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Finleyville | 392 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Schellsburg | 317 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Manns Choice | 283 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Pavia | 273 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Woodbury | 265 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| New Paris | 172 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Bedford distances to largest Pennsylvania cities